Brother Pe Design 7 Manual

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Layout & Editing
List of Tool Box Buttons
To o l  B oxPurposeReference
Sets the pointer in selection mode. When you start up the application, the selection mode 
is selected. Pointer shape: 
p. 101
Sets the pointer in point edit mode.
Pointer shape:   or p. 106
p. 110
Sets the pointer in zoom mode.
Pointer shape:   or p. 168
Sets the pointer in text, small text and monogram input mode.
Pointer shape: p. 127
Sets the pointer in circle, arc, fan shape and arc & string drawing mode.
Pointer...

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List of Menus

File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling file input/output, such as opening, saving and printing.
Sets the pointer in stamp input or stamp edit mode.
Pointer shape:   p. 144
bMemo:
Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the 
right mouse button is clicked.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
NewCreates a new Design Page.Ctrl + N p. 94
OpenOpens a previously saved embroidery design.Ctrl + O p. 94
Import...

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Edit menu
The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and 
pasting.
Print PreviewAllows you to preview the contents of the Design Page 
and check the sewing color order, the dimensions and 
the needle count before printing.p. 181
PrintPrints your Design Page and some sewing 
information.Ctrl + P p. 181
ExitExits the application.Alt + F4 p. 12
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z
RedoCancels...

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Point
To  
StraightStraightens the two rounded lines that meet at a point 
on a curve.p. 108
To  C u r v eRounds off the two straight lines that meet at a corner 
point.p. 108
To  
SmoothSmoothes out the path at a point.p. 109
To  S y m -
metryAdjusts the control handles of a point symmetrically.p. 109
To  C u s pTransforms to a pointed path.p. 110
DeleteRemoves the selected point(s).p. 108
Mirror
Horizon-
talFlips the selected pattern(s) up/down.Ctrl + H
p. 104
VerticalFlips the selected...

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Image menu
The Image menu contains commands for importing and exporting image data and creating embroidery data 
from image data.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Input
from FileImports image data from an existing file so that it can be 
used as a guide for creating embroidery data.
p. 76
from 
TWAIN 
deviceOperates a TWAIN standardized scanner or other 
device to import an image.p. 76
from 
Por traitCombines images of facial features that are provided 
with the application to...

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Text menu
The Text menu contains commands for performing actions on text patterns, such as fitting text to a curved 
path.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Edit LettersAllows you to edit entered text.Ctrl + L p. 142
Text Attribute SettingAllows for precise control of character attributes.Ctrl + K p. 132
Fit Text to Path 
SettingFits a line of text along a path.Ctrl + T p. 135
Release Text from 
PathReleases the text from the path.Ctrl + Q p. 137
Transform TextApplies a preset...

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Sew menu
The Sew menu contains commands for controlling the way each pattern will be sewn.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Sewing Attribute 
SettingSets the sewing attributes of the regions and the 
outlines of a pattern.Ctrl + W p. 151
Sewing Order/ColorAllows you to check and change the sewing order of 
pattern colors and individual patterns.F10 p. 115
Set hole sewingSets a pair of patterns for hole sewing (to avoid 
sewing twice at the same place when a pattern 
encloses...

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Display menu
The Display menu contains commands for modifying the appearance of the screen.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Grid SetupControls the display and characteristics of the grid.p. 183
PreviewSpecifies whether the patterns appear as stitches or 
in the normal view.F9
p. 172
Realistic Preview
Displays a realistic image of how either selected patterns 
or all patterns will look after being embroidered.Shift + F9
Realistic Preview 
Attribute SettingSets the preview...

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Option menu
The Option menu contains commands for providing additional options.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Design CenterStarts up Design Center and displays its window up 
front.F5 p. 14
p. 33
Programmable Stitch 
CreatorStarts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays 
its window up front.p. 16
p. 307
Design DatabaseStarts up Design Database and displays its window 
up front.p. 17
p. 274
Font CreatorStarts up Font Creater and displays its window up 
front.p. 15
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Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Instruction ManualStarts up the Instruction Manual (HTML format) for 
this application.F1 p. 3
Check for UpdatesChecks for the updated version on the Web.
p. 9
Customer SupportOpens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page 
on our Web site. 
p. 9
Online RegistrationDisplays the online registration page from our Web 
site.
p. 9
About 
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